Austin Road over Interstate 84
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · I-84 EB Exit 25A · Structure no. 01230
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin Road over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Austin Road over Interstate 84 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,682 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Road over Interstate 84 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Austin Road over Interstate 84 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Austin Road over Interstate 84 carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Austin Road over Interstate 84?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Road over Interstate 84?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.